Gov. Tony Evers today announced “175 Years of Wisconsinites” as the theme for the 2023 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree to celebrate the many Wisconsinites who have contributed to making Wisconsin into the state it is today as the state celebrates 175 years of statehood. In a letter to Wisconsin students (pdf), the governor encouraged kids of all ages statewide to find … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces “Celebrating 175 Years of Wisconsinites” Theme for 2023 State Capitol Holiday Tree
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers · Gov. Evers Address — October 26, 2023 Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Happy Manufacturing Month!Wisconsin is a global leader in manufacturing, and when people buy a product made in Wisconsin, they know it’s made by … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of 30 members to the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and set the first public task force meeting for Mon., Oct. 30, 2023. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Economic … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence
Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army PFC Charles A Dickman
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #214 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 21, 2023, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Charles A. Dickman, who lost his life in the Korean War and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial. “We are grateful Private First … [Read more...] about Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army PFC Charles A Dickman
New Federal Grants to Support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is receiving nearly $17 million in new federal funding to enhance operations of the 988 Wisconsin Lifeline, the service that answers calls, texts, and chats to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from Wisconsin-based phone numbers and locations. “I declared 2023 the Year of Mental Health … [Read more...] about New Federal Grants to Support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline